Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Pecharunt
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Pecharunt is the Subjugation Pokémon — Poison and Ghost Mythical. In Pokémon GO it is a Poison/Ghost attacker with Astonish + Shadow Ball / Gunk Shot / Poltergeist. Poison helps against Grass and Fairy; Ghost helps against Ghost and Psychic. Ground, Ghost, Dark, and Psychic punish it. Catch from Mythical research or special events — candy is scarce.
Say it: peh-chuh-RUNT
Pecharunt (#1025) is a Poison / Ghost Mythical Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a Poison/Ghost attacker with Astonish + Shadow Ball / Gunk Shot / Poltergeist. Against Pecharunt, lead with Ground, Ghost, Dark, or Psychic. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Pecharunt is a Poison / Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #1025. Ghost attackers punish Psychic and Ghost raids; watch Fighting weaknesses in PvP.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Astonish + Shadow Ball / Poltergeist / Gunk Shot is the dual kit. Mythical candy is scarce. Shadow Pecharunt (if available) needs Frustration removal first. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Poison moves hit Grass and Fairy hard.
- Ghost moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
When Pecharunt is your opponent, Ground, Psychic, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 164
- Defense
- 248
- Stamina
- 186
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Groudon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 2. Shadow Excadrill · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 3. Landorus (Therian) · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 4. Excadrill · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 5. Garchomp · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 6. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + High Horsepower
- 7. Rhyperior · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 8. Groudon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 9. Krookodile · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 10. Golurk · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earth Power
- 11. Flygon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 12. Donphan · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Rhyperior · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 2. Donphan · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 3. Flygon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 4. Golem · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 5. Sandslash · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 6. Hippowdon · beats Ground
Sand Tomb + Earth Power
- 7. Seismitoad · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earth Power
- 8. Quagsire · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 9. Gastrodon · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earth Power
- 10. Camerupt · beats Ground
Rock Throw + Earth Power
- 11. Dugtrio · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 12. Marowak · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Bone Club
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Pecharunt’s always-available TM pool. Astonish + Shadow Ball / Poltergeist covers Ghost needs.
Fast
- Astonish · Standard
Ghost energy / default
Charged
- Poltergeist · Standard
Ghost nuke
- Shadow Ball · Standard
Ghost alternate
- Gunk Shot · Standard
Poison nuke
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- astonish
Charged
- shadow ball
- gunk shot
- poltergeist
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #245 of 954 · CP 1468
Astonish + Shadow Ball
- Ultra League · rank #114 of 747 · CP 2497
Astonish + Shadow Ball
- Master League · rank #284 of 1023 · CP 2906
Astonish + Shadow Ball
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.